GWS_Compsoft
Captivating and moving. Excellent. 8/10
Reviewed on May 23, 2016
Maria Full of Grace(2004)
María, llena eres de gracia
Based on 1,000 true stories.
7.2(443)1h 41m2004-04-02
DramaThrillerCrime
Maria Full of Grace Synopsis
A pregnant Colombian teenager becomes a drug mule to make some desperately needed money for her family.
Maria Full of Grace (2004) is a drama, thriller and crime film directed by Joshua Marston, released on April 2, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Catalina Sandino Moreno, Yenny Paola Vega, Jhon Álex Toro and Guilied Lopez. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 443 ratings.
- Director:
- Joshua Marston
- Writers:
- Joshua Marston
- Producers:
- Paul S. Mezey
- Cinematographer:
- Jim Denault
- Composer:
- Jacobo Lieberman
- Production:
- Journeyman Pictures, HBO Films, Tucán Producciones Cinematográficas, Altercine
- Budget:
- $3,000,000
- Revenue:
- $12,450,821
- Status:
- Released
Maria Full of Grace (2004) Trailer
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Maria Full of Grace Cast & Crew
Main cast
Catalina Sandino Moreno
as María Álvarez
Yenny Paola Vega
as Blanca
Jhon Álex Toro
as Franklin
Guilied Lopez
as Lucy Díaz
Patricia Rae
as Carla
- Virgina Ariza
Virgina Ariza
as Juana
- Rodrigo Sánchez Borhorquez
Rodrigo Sánchez Borhorquez
as Supervisor
- Charles Albert Patiño
Charles Albert Patiño
as Felipe
- Wilson Guerrero
Wilson Guerrero
as Juan
- Johanna Andrea Mora
Johanna Andrea Mora
as Diana Álvarez
- Fabricio Suarez
Fabricio Suarez
as Pacho
- Mateo Suarez
Mateo Suarez
as Pacho
Key crew
Directed by Joshua Marston, written by Joshua Marston, produced by Paul S. Mezey.
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Maria Full of Grace Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 443 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10I think if I'd been dating the rather drippy "Juan" (Wilson Guerrero) I might have been inclined to try out being a drug mule too, but when "María" (Catalina Sandino Moreno) discovers she is pregnant by this lad she realises that he isn't her future. Nor, it seems, is her family-funding, dead-end, job in the pot-plant industry. With her options limited, she encounters a woman who suggests that she take a lucrative…
Reviewed on July 20, 2026
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Maria Full of Grace – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Maria Full of Grace online?
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Maria Full of Grace (2004) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Maria Full of Grace?
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The main cast of Maria Full of Grace (2004) includes Catalina Sandino Moreno, Yenny Paola Vega, Jhon Álex Toro, Guilied Lopez and Patricia Rae. The film was directed by Joshua Marston. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Maria Full of Grace released?
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Maria Full of Grace was released on April 2, 2004 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Maria Full of Grace worth watching?
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Maria Full of Grace (2004) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 443 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Maria Full of Grace?
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